JamesF Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Hi guys, I'm thinking of putting a power head or wave maker into my 6x2 because I'm noticing a few dead spots where waste is collecting in the tank that I'm having to vacuum out regularly. I currently have 10 kitumba fronts in with a few gold comps and calvus and want to know if they will have an issue with a stronger current running? Or is it beneficial for them? They are only 6-10cm. I'm already running a 3 foot sump with a 700 litre per hour pump. But I'm thinking I need the additional circulation to clean up the water. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinf Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I use a wave maker sometimes and it's fine ...so id say its fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccal Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 700 l/h pump on that set up is I'd say is not enough.The nitrogen conversion would be slow going.I would recommend 2400 - 3000 l/h.A additional 25watt power head would suffice.Make sure the outlet on your aquarium can release the extra flow.Don't forget the head height flow loss,,, as at 1.2 meters from sump to tank top would turn 700l/h into about 500 l/h.Tangs appreciate higher oxygen levels.Look at a 3000l/h large particle pondmax pond pump.It looks huge,,,, but unscrew the outer shell and they are very compact and heavy.Low and behold they are only 35 watts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Just realised I'm actually using a Laguna 5000 on this tank. Does 5000l/hr. Still get a few dead spots where waste builds up. Would the extra flow from a wave maker be beneficial for the frontosa? In terms of making them swim around a bit more. The tend to be fairly docile and not move much, in general. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccal Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 The 5000l/h should suffice for sure.Shouldn't have dead spots with that flow.The laguna are very low wattage units, so the head height would be weaker than most pumps.But there should be well enough circulation.If you have large rocks or obstacles then dead spots can form around these.But a pump that big the issue of dead spots creating disease problems wouldn't exist,,,,, getting rid of the dead spots in this case is more to delete the vacuuming maintenance.You could direct 2/3 of flow across the surface,,, and 1/3 towards dead spots or bottom.Flow direction at one end of the tank shooting towards opposite end always gives a better even circulation.Trial and error this with reticulation fittings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifto Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 If u want a great clean up crew I've heaps of Malaysian trumpet snails u can have,I have got no waste build up at all in my tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifto Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I also keep fronts chumbu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Cheers guys. Ill try moving the flow from the inlet pipe like you've suggested buccal. I think that might be my issue. See how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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